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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 226.28, 339.24 and 72.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 226.28, 339.24 and 72.12 is: 108.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    226.28 : 339.24 = 72.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    226.28/339.24 = 72.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    226.28x = 339.24 × 72.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    226.28x = 24,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,465.99/226.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.12

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